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Greysi Reyna – In Memoriam

We are saddened to announce the passing of Greysi Reyna on July 20 after a long battle with breast cancer. From 1995 until her retirement in 2013, Greysi provided commendable service to the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, the Regional Academic Health Center, in Harlingen, and the South Texas community. Her visionary leadership as Assistant Director of the Mario E. Ramirez, M.D., Library facilitated expanded access to health information and resources throughout South Texas. As a result of her altruistic service and dedication, Greysi received accolades for her notable work and outreach efforts. Greysi was the recipient of the Michael E. Debakey Library Services Outreach Award, for outstanding outreach librarians serving rural or underserved populations, presented to her by the Friends of the National Library of Medicine in 2009. She was involved with several outreach projects that brought improved health information to the South Texas region including information literacy training for promotoras and the MedlinePlus Peer Tutor Project at Med High in Mercedes, TX. In 2005, the Med High Project was awarded the prestigious Institute of Museum and Library Services Award, presented to the Ramirez Library by First Lady Laura Bush. Through her love of service and her strong dedication to making lives better, Greysi made an indelible mark in South Texas. Her gracious smile and infectious laughter was an inspiration to all who worked with Greysi. She will be missed.